myVU Take Note
Limited submission opportunity: 2020 Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award
Jul. 11, 2019—Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC collaboratively) may nominate one candidate for the Rita Allen Foundation Scholars Award Program. The foundation supports early-career biomedical scholars doing pioneering research.
Health professionals who serve individuals with disabilities needed for research study
Jul. 11, 2019—Vanderbilt researchers are seeking health professionals from various health care fields who currently work professionally with individuals with disabilities in their professional practice to share their experiences as part of a research study.
Register now for 2019 Vanderbilt Shared Resource and Core Retreat
Jul. 11, 2019—Registration is open for the second annual Vanderbilt Shared Resource and Core Retreat, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Scarritt Bennett Center.
Vanderbilt Microbiome Venture Fund accepting applications through July 31
Jul. 11, 2019—Vanderbilt faculty, staff and students can now apply for pilot funding of a project that connects microbiome scholarship with diverse topics and investigators.
Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science now accepting nominations through Sept. 30
Jul. 10, 2019—Vanderbilt Prize in Biomedical Science winners are women who have made significant contributions to the science of medicine.
Health and Wellness ‘Connection’ newsletter now available
Jul. 10, 2019—Engaging employees with innovative programs that maximize productivity and well-being.
Vandy Walks: ‘Civil War Battle of Nashville’ July 24
Jul. 10, 2019—Join Vandy Walks for a guided walk around Vanderbilt. Each walk has a fascinating theme, interesting sights, and involves a lovely stroll. Led by faculty and staff, Vandy Walks is a walking series brought to you by Health Plus and the Vanderbilt Recreation and Wellness Center.
Babies and You: ‘Caring for your Newborn’ July 18
Jul. 10, 2019—Health Plus offers Babies and You, a work site prenatal health promotion program for faculty/staff, spouses, and/or dependent children who become pregnant.
Healthier You presentation: ‘Foods for a Healthy Gut’ July 11
Jul. 10, 2019—Monthly educational sessions offered as a part of the Healthier You program are open to all faculty and staff.
Limited submission opportunity: Japan Foundation–Institutional Project Support Program in Japanese Studies
Jul. 9, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Japan Foundation Institutional Project Support (IPS) Program. This program is designed to encourage innovative and sustained growth of Japanese studies in the United States.
Limited submission opportunity: The Henry Luce Foundation–Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology
Jul. 9, 2019—Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Henry Luce Foundation Advancing Public Scholarship on Religion and Theology program. The program aims to support collaborative, experimental and field-shaping initiatives that enliven the practice of public scholarship.
Limited submission opportunity: Warren Alpert Distinguished Scholars
Jul. 9, 2019—This program supports individual scientists of exceptional creativity who have an MD or PhD degree and who have completed a minimum of three years and not more than five years of a post-doctoral fellowship in the field of basic neurosciences at a medical school.